Chelsea Janes
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Longtime internist was a father of seven, savored life and ‘never lost his temper’
The Florida doctor and his partner had taken steps to protect against the novel coronavirus, his family said. But as of early March, before many states had shut down, they weren’t sure what those should involve. → Read More
Longtime Queens nurse ‘believed in a purpose greater than’ herself
Aleyamma “Molly” John, 65, a nurse at Queens Hospital Center, died April 5. → Read More
Amid coronavirus concerns, dentists face a fraught road to reopening
The proximity to patients and the cost of stepped-up protections test dental practices. → Read More
For those needing in-home care, a dire decision amid a pandemic
Patients and their home health workers share the fear that one might infect the other with the coronavirus. → Read More
‘The numbers are low until it’s your child’: The coronavirus can be deadly for children, too.
Covid-19 has been ravaging older populations. In rare cases, it is having devastating effects on kids. → Read More
Coughing ‘attacks’ may be prosecuted as terrorism in war on coronavirus
Police say they’re charging many of the people who threaten to infect them or others with covid-19. → Read More
Organizing for Sanders in New York when the city’s on lockdown and you can’t leave your apartment
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the senator’s organizers have found themselves stuck at home. → Read More
Pete Buttigieg, a self-described outsider, couldn’t persuade black voters he understood their struggle
Pete Buttigieg had one of the most electrifying ascents in recent political history. But he could never convince black voters he understood their struggle. → Read More
Buttigieg hits back at Trump, Limbaugh over homophobic attacks
Buttigieg said the president and the conservative radio host are unfit to lecture “anybody on family values.” → Read More
Buttigieg’s Iowa success unleashes emotion and commentary on his gay identity
Pete Buttigieg’s gay identity has been a subtext of his candidacy from the outset. With his performance in Iowa, it’s moved into the spotlight. → Read More
The final pitches: Couldn’t make it to the candidates’ events in Iowa? This is what the closing days are like.
Couldn’t make it to the candidates’ events in Iowa? This is what the closing days are like. → Read More
Campaign surrogates for presidential candidates stuck in D.C.: a dog, a curling champion, a California band
Senators forced to stay in the capital for the impeachment trial have turned to friends, family and high-profile supporters to make their case in Iowa with days to go before Monday’s vote. → Read More
In mostly white Iowa, Pete Buttigieg confronts worry about his lack of support among African Americans
The Democratic presidential candidate has faced questions from voters and protesters as Monday’s Iowa caucuses grow near. → Read More
Under criticism, Buttigieg changes plans and will attend King Day event in South Carolina
The former South Bend, Ind., mayor and presidential candidate has struggled for support among black voters and drew rebukes for his planned absence from the commemoration honoring the slain civil rights leader. → Read More
Pete Buttigieg wins first endorsement from a black member of Congress
The former Indiana mayor has struggled to win support from black voters and leaders. His campaign hopes the endorsement of Rep. Anthony Brown provides a boost. → Read More
Buttigieg shifts to the center, embodying the Democratic primary’s rightward drift
Pete Buttigieg has moved to the right on health care, immigration and climate, liberals complain. It’s part of a Democratic primary whose initial leftward surge has slowed markedly. → Read More
Amy Klobuchar raises the heat in her rivalry with Pete Buttigieg
The Minnesota senator challenged the youngest candidate in the field about his relative lack of experience and his arguments against Washington insiders. → Read More
Pete Buttigieg takes aim at Democratic ‘purity tests’
Pete Buttigieg, facing recent liberal attacks, denounces Democrats’ “purity tests” at a Washington Post event. → Read More
Buttigieg releases ‘summary’ of his work for consulting firm McKinsey
In response to growing calls for transparency, the Democratic presidential candidate says he has asked the secretive firm to free him from his confidentiality agreement. → Read More
Sen. Kamala D. Harris drops out of presidential race
The senator from California has ended her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. She had qualified for the December debate but was in single digits in both national and early-state polls. → Read More